Old Heart
Also known as: Sun-Kissed Coral , Froly , Purehearted , Turnip the Pink
Old Heart is a soft, lively pink that reads as playful and warm. It earns its place in romantic branding and children's products. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Old Heart maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 6.69:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Old Heart color codes
- HEX
- #E66A77
- RGB
- rgb(230, 106, 119)
- RGBA
- rgba(230, 106, 119, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(354, 71%, 66%)
- HSV
- hsv(354, 54%, 90%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 54%, 48%, 10%)
- LAB
- lab(60.8 49.9 17.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(67.7% 0.154 15.7)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: lightcoral #F08080 · ΔE 6.0
- RAL 3014: Antique pink #D47479 · ΔE 3.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Old Heart works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Old Heart
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Old Heart by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.14:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.69:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Old Heart background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Old Heart
Old Heart with its complement
Soft neighbors of Old Heart
Old Heart triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Redstone #E46B71 · ΔE 2.0
- Feverish #DD6677 · ΔE 2.4
- Pastrami #E87175 · ΔE 2.8
- Begonia #FA6E79 · ΔE 3.9
- Berrylicious #D75E6C · ΔE 4.2
- Momo Peach #F47983 · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Old Heart is closest to Verdigris .
FAQ
Old Heart FAQs
What color is Old Heart?
Old Heart is a medium pink with the hex code #E66A77. In HSL terms it has a hue of 354°, 71% saturation, and 66% lightness.
What is the hex code for Old Heart?
The hex code for Old Heart is #E66A77. In RGB it's rgb(230, 106, 119), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 54%, 48%, 10%).
What colors go well with Old Heart?
Old Heart pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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